Process Engineer, Chemical Plant – Safety & Optimization

Oxychem; Hahnville (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Chemical Engineer for the Taft Plant in the U.S. This role focuses on maintaining environmental health and safety, optimizing production processes, and leading maintenance and project efforts to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and respond to callouts.
• Physical: lift 40 lbs, climb stairs, walk, bend and stoop; wear PPE including respirator; respond to alarms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental protection and safety as priority.
• Ensure consistent operation and policy adherence across shifts.
• Plan and direct process area activities for safe, efficient production.
• Develop and improve management systems to quantify performance.
• Manage maintenance backlog and coordinate with planners.
• Provide outage planning and support planned shutdowns.
• Assist in capital project scope development and cost planning.
• Support ISO Quality System and process safety programs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Chemical Engineer for the Taft Plant in the U.S. This role focuses on maintaining environmental health and safety, optimizing production processes, and leading maintenance and project efforts to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.